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Otto

Male · Senior · 10 years

Otto had to sadly go to the animal shelter because the owner moved away and could not take Otto along. Now, the active Otto is here looking for a new home. As described above, Otto is very active and explores its terrarium. During handling, it is rather nervous. Otto wishes for a spacious home with many hiding spots.

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Otto musste leider ins Tierheim, da der Besitzer umgezogen ist und Otto nicht mitnehmen konnte. Nun ist der aktive Otto hier auf der Suche nach einem neuen Zuhause. Wie oben schon beschrieben, ist Otto viel unterwegs und erkundet sein Terrarium. Im Handling ist eher etwas nervös. Er wünscht sich ein grosszügiges Zuhause mit vielen Versteckmöglichkeiten.

Size
Small
Age
Senior · 10 years
Location
🇨🇭Zürich
Shelter
Zürcher Tierschutz
Living with Otto
  • ✕Neutered
  • ✕Has special needs
Cared for by Zürcher Tierschutz · Zürich

Listed 6 months ago

About Otto

What life with Otto looks like

Otto is a small senior animal waiting at Zürcher Tierschutz in Zürich.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Otto far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

Note from the shelter: Needs spacious habitat with many hiding places, nervous during handling

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Zürich, Switzerland — browse more animals in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Otto, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Otto?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Zürcher Tierschutz handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Otto on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Otto if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Zürcher Tierschutz will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Otto already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most animals on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Otto isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Zürcher Tierschutz early rather than rehoming privately; they know Otto and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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